The 1982âÂÂ83 Scottish First Division season was won by St Johnstone by one point over nearest rival Hearts. Both clubs were promoted to the Premier Division.
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St Johnstone and Hearts finished 1st and second respectively and were promoted to the 1983âÂÂ84 Scottish Premier Division.
Dunfermline Athletic and Queen's Park finished 13th and 14th respectively and were relegated to the 1983âÂÂ84 Scottish Second Division.